Yield plasticity of sunflower hybrids in the conditions of the Left-Bank Forest-Steppe of Ukraine by А. С. Риженко, С. М. Каленська, О. І. Присяжнюк, В. А. Мокрієнко

“…According to the results of the analysis of yield plasticity of sunflower hybrids, it was determined that the group of samples with high yield plasticity includes ‘Ukrainskyi F1’, ‘P64F50’, ‘P64F66’, ‘NK Konti’, ‘NK Brio’, ‘P64LE99’, ‘Lascala’ and ‘Kupava’. …”
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Talinum trangulare (Waterleaf) Stem Extract Has Reno-Hepato Protective Potentials than Ameliorative Effects on Acetaminophen Toxicity in Sprague-Dawley Rats by Theophilus Ogie Erameh1,2, Ifueko Mercy Moses-Otutu1, Anthony Chukwuemeka Nwaobi2, Efosa Bolaji Odigie1*, Blessing Eshovo Akpeji1 and Ramatu Yahaya2

“…Group C, E and F showed gross reductions in weight but marked in group C. Histopathology revealed varying degrees of deleterious effects in group C with abnormal hepatic and renal parameters (p ≤ 0.05). …”
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Power Assessment and Performance Comparison of Wind Turbines Driven by Multivariate Environmental Factors by Bubin Wang, Bin Zhou, Denghao Zhu, Mingheng Zou, Zhao Rao, Haoxuan Luo, Weihao Ji

“…Turbine A demonstrates the highest performance, while turbines B and C exhibit reductions of 14.35% and 8.29%, respectively. Operational state analysis shows that turbine B experiences substantially longer maintenance durations, indicating severe faults that adversely affect its operational reliability and power output. …”
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Social outcomes associated with a public and stakeholder engagement process for wolf reintroduction by Rebecca M. Niemiec, Michael Quartuch, Mireille Gonzalez, Veronica Champine, Andrew Mertens

“…We examined whether there were changes in five social outcome indicators—knowledge, beliefs, acceptability of management options, trust in decision‐makers, and social conflict—before and after the stakeholder and public engagement process for planning wolf reintroduction in Colorado. We focus on three samples—those engaged directly in the stakeholder process, additional stakeholders interested in the issue not directly involved in the process, and members of the public. …”
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The effects of smoking, alcohol consumption, obesity, and physical inactivity on healthcare costs: a longitudinal cohort study by Younhee Kim

“…Former smokers had lower costs than current smokers, with reductions of 9.9% for males and 13.2% for females. …”
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Understanding the Borderline Brain: A Review of Neurobiological Findings in Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) by Eleni Giannoulis, Christos Nousis, Ioanna-Jonida Sula, Maria-Evangelia Georgitsi, Ioannis Malogiannis

“…Limitations include small sample sizes, a lack of effective connectivity analyses, and minimal multicenter cohort representation. …”
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Biosynthesis and characterization of iron oxide nanoparticles fabricated using cell-free supernatant of Pseudomonas fluorescens for antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, and phot... by Sanaz Ashrafi-Saiedlou, MirHassan Rasouli-Sadaghiani, Mohammad Fattahi, Youbert Ghosta

“…Antifungal efficacy showed growth rate reductions of 90.4% for Aspergillus niger, 71.1% for Monilinia fructigena, 68.8% for Botrytis cinerea, and 84.2% for Penicillium expansum, compared to controls. …”
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Influence of aging on dermal elastin fiber architecture and skin firmness assessed by finite element modeling by Fei Jiang, Takeshi Tohgasaki, Mayuko Kami, Ryota Sanuki, Yuya Nakata, Shinya Kondo, Xian Chen

“…In this study, we developed a novel computational framework integrating realistic 3D elastin fiber geometries–extracted from confocal microscopy images of human abdominal skin samples (Caucasian females, aged 38–78 years)–into a finite element (FE) model of the dermal matrix. …”
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Utilization of Bambara (Vigna subterranea) Milk in Cheese Production:An Evaluation of the Product Quality and Sensory Attributes by Chinenye Agnes Ariwaodo, Nneoma Elechi Obasi

“…Protein and fat contents experienced significant reductions. Throughout refrigerated storage at 6±2°C, substituted products demonstrated substantial stability in microbial load and gas production compared to unsubstituted samples. …”
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Cognitive Training for Emotion-Related Impulsivity and Rumination: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Waitlist-Controlled Trial by K J D Allen, Matthew V Elliott, Eivind Haga Ronold, Liam Mason, Nandini Rajgopal, Åsa Hammar, Sheri L Johnson

“…Secondarily, we will examine whether N-ACT leads to improvements in inhibitory control and, more distally, psychopathology symptoms. MethodsThe final sample will comprise 80 adults who report high ERI or rumination. …”
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AIHEMAF–P: An Innovative Healthcare Model for Atrial Fibrillation Patients by Raffaele La Regina, Pasquale Innelli, Fulvio Glisenti, Gianbattista Bollani, Eugenio Leopardi, Gian Franco Gensini, Savina Nodari, Giuseppe La Regina, Micaela La Regina, Francesco Gabbrielli

“…No embolic events were detected; however, 13% of the sample reported a major hemorrhagic event, which came to light thanks to the close monitoring of hemoglobinemia. …”
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Short-term outcomes of faricimab and aflibercept 8 mg in diabetic macular edema by Carlo Maccauro, Yanny Jimenez Perez, Piergiorgio Neri, Ibraheem El Ghrably, Haytham I Salti, Francesco Pichi

“…Statistical comparisons between groups were performed using independent two-sample t-tests, with a p-value <0.05 considered statistically significant. …”
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Efficacy of a Mobile Health–Based Behavioral Treatment for Lifestyle Modification in Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management: Greenhabit Randomized Controlled Trial by Ana Maria Ruiz-Leon, Rosa Casas, Sara Castro-Barquero, Sofia Alfaro-González, Petia Radeva, Emilio Sacanella, Francesc Casanovas-Garriga, Ainhoa Pérez-Gesalí, Ramon Estruch

“…Data on nutrition, anthropometrics, and blood and urine samples were collected at baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks. …”
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An evaluation of Chile's Law of Food Labeling and Advertising on sugar-sweetened beverage purchases from 2015 to 2017: A before-and-after study. by Lindsey Smith Taillie, Marcela Reyes, M Arantxa Colchero, Barry Popkin, Camila Corvalán

“…Of households included in the study, 37% of household heads had low education (less than high school), 40% had medium education (graduated high school), and 23% had high education (graduated college), with the sample becoming more educated over the study period. …”
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Investigating the effect of synthetic cobalt and nickel oxide nanoparticles on the growth and physiology of Mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) seedlings, and exploring tunable magnetism s... by Anjali Joshi, Simranjeet Kaur, Pargat Singh, Havneet Singh, Keya Dharamvir, Harsh Nayyar, Gaurav Verma

“…Nanoparticle uptake and distribution across plant tissues were characterized using vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM), highlighting alterations in magnetic behavior distinct from their intrinsic properties. …”
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Evaluating LiDAR technology for accurate measurement of tree metrics and carbon sequestration by Suradet Tantrairatn, Auraluck Pichitkul, Nutchanan Petcharat, Pawarut Karaked, Atthaphon Ariyarit

“…Carbon credits play a crucial role in mitigating climate change by incentivizing reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and providing a measurable way to balance carbon dioxide output, fostering sustainable environmental practices. …”
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Addressing loneliness in emerging adults in primary care: a pilot feasibility study by Kris Pui Kwan Ma, Brennan Keiser, Melissa Garcia, Chialing Hsu, Karina Cortez, Ashley Johnson, Ajla Pleho, Mary C. Curran, Kelly Schloredt, Kwun C. G. Chan, Kari A. Stephens, Sebastian T. Tong

“…Results from paired T-tests showed pre-post reductions in loneliness, depression, and anxiety for both CBT and SP interventions, though they were statistically non-significant. …”
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The efficacy of mindfulness‐based cognitive therapy to improve depression symptoms and quality of life in individuals with memory difficulties and caregivers: A short report by Lana J. Ozen, Sacha Dubois, Megan M. English, Carrie Gibbons, Hillary Maxwell, Jessica Lowey, Erica Sawula, Michel Bédard

“…Conclusions By determining preliminary MBCT effect sizes in individuals with memory difficulties and their caregivers, research with larger, controlled samples is now justified to determine the true effects of MBCT in these populations.…”
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Synbiotic-driven modulation of the gut microbiota and metabolic functions related to obesity: insights from a human gastrointestinal model by Kevin Mok, Putsawee Tomtong, Takuma Ogawa, Kenshiro Nagai, Pitchsupang Torrungruang, Suvimol Charoensiddhi, Jiro Nakayama, Bandhita Wanikorn, Sunee Nitisinprasert, Wanwipa Vongsangnak, Massalin Nakphaichit

“…This study evaluated the effects of Limosilactobacillus reuteri KUB-AC5 (10⁸ CFU) and Wolffia globosa powder (6 g/day) using an in vitro continuous human gastrointestinal model. Fecal samples from obese donors were used to simulate the ascending and descending colon, with microbial viability, diversity, and metabolite production assessed over 14 days via culture-dependent and culture-independent methods. …”
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Evaluation of Facial Aesthetic Changes in Growing Class II Patients Treated with Herbst or Elastodontics: A Retrospective Study by Domenico Ciavarella, Rossella Luciano, Mauro Lorusso, Angela Pia Cazzolla, Michele Laurenziello, Carlotta Fanelli, Silvia Caruso, Michele Tepedino

“…The Wilcoxon signed-rank test or paired-samples <i>t</i>-test was used for pairwise comparison of cephalometric measurements taken at T0 and T1. …”
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